How to find cheap train tickets

When you know where you want to go, there are lots of things to bear in mind when buying your train tickets - such as how far in advance you should book, whether you need to travel at a certain time of day and how much flexibility you need to have in your travel plans.

If you just want to find the cheapest tickets for your journey, find out about Advance tickets here. If you're going to London, make the most of your travel around the capital by buying a London Travelcard. To get the best savings, invest in a Railcard for year-round savings or find out if there's a PLUSBUS service in the town you're planning to visit.